The 2013–14 V AFG was the season of the V Amateur Football Group, the third tier of the Bulgarian football league system, contested during the 2013–2014 football year. The competition was organized by the Bulgarian Football Union (BFU) and operated on a regional basis, comprising four geographically defined divisions:
- North-East V AFG
- South-East V AFG
- North-West V AFG
- South-West V AFG
Each division consisted of a varying number of clubs, typically ranging from 12 to 18, which played each other on a home‑and‑away basis. Standard league rules applied: three points were awarded for a win, one point for a draw, and none for a loss. At the conclusion of the season, the champions of each regional division were eligible for promotion to the 2014–15 Second Professional Football League (formerly the B Professional Football Group). Conversely, clubs finishing in the lowest positions faced relegation to their respective regional amateur leagues.
The season commenced in late summer 2013 (generally August) and concluded in late spring 2014 (typically May), aligning with the traditional European football calendar. The precise final standings, individual division champions, and statistics for the 2013–14 V AFG season are not fully documented in widely accessible encyclopedic sources; therefore, detailed results are omitted here.
Structure and Context
The V AFG functions as the bridge between professional football (First and Second Leagues) and the local amateur divisions. Its regional organization minimizes travel costs for participating clubs and reflects the decentralized nature of Bulgarian grassroots football. Teams in the V AFG are often semi‑professional or amateur, and the league serves as a developmental platform for players, coaches, and officials aiming to progress to higher tiers of Bulgarian football.
Promotion and Relegation
- Promotion: The four division winners earned promotion to the Second Professional Football League for the subsequent season, subject to meeting licensing and financial criteria set by the BFU.
- Relegation: Clubs finishing at the bottom of their respective divisions were relegated to the lower regional amateur leagues, which are organized by provincial football associations.
Historical Note
The V AFG has undergone several format changes throughout its history, including alterations to the number of regional groups and the criteria for promotion and relegation. The 2013–14 season continued the format established in preceding years, maintaining four regional groups.
Insufficient Encyclopedic Information – Comprehensive data such as the exact number of participating clubs, final league tables, top scorers, and notable events for the 2013–14 V AFG season are not readily available in publicly verifiable encyclopedic references. Consequently, this entry provides a general overview of the competition’s structure and role within Bulgarian football.